Deirdre

Sorrowful one; associated with tragic romance in Irish mythology.

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Deirdre meaning & origin

Deirdre is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "Sorrowful one; associated with tragic romance in Irish mythology.". Listed origin: Irish.

Pronunciation

DEER-dra

Catalog phonetic spelling

Popularity

We do not have a verified US birth-record ranking for Deirdre. Missing data does not mean a name is rare.

Nicknames

DeeDree

Middle Name Ideas

  • Deirdre Fiona
  • Deirdre Siobhan
  • Deirdre Maeve

Famous Namesakes

  • Deirdre Bair

Sources & notes

Meanings, origins, pronunciations, and namesakes are catalog entries that have not yet completed source-by-source editorial review. Nicknames and middle-name pairings are ideas to try, not usage statistics. We show birth-name ranks only when the record includes source-file provenance; missing data is not evidence of rarity.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Deirdre

What does the name Deirdre mean?

Deirdre is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "Sorrowful one; associated with tragic romance in Irish mythology.". Listed origin: Irish.

How do you pronounce Deirdre?

Our catalog's pronunciation guide is DEER-dra. Pronunciation can vary by language and family.

How popular is the name Deirdre?

We do not have a verified US birth-record ranking for Deirdre. Missing data does not mean a name is rare.

What nickname ideas could work for Deirdre?

Ideas to try include Dee, Dree. These are suggestions, not a measure of usage.

What middle names could work with Deirdre?

Try Deirdre Fiona, Deirdre Siobhan, Deirdre Maeve aloud with your surname. These pairings are subjective suggestions.

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